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Bereke Restaurant
August 9, 2017 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE OF THE REAR CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVING AREA AND 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CORNERS OF FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM.ALSO,THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR WEATHER STRIP IS DAMAGED AND LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES AND REPLACE DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP ON SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1946965 DATED:07/21/2016. 32 Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags throughout facility. Instructed to maintain food in approved food grade materials only. Observed torn gaskets on the three door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 10/13/2016 33 Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of the two door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 10/13/2016 34 Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment and sinks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 10/13/2016 35 Observed a dirty black, mold-like substance under the caulking between the mop sink and the wall and the three compartment sink and the wall. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean areas, re-caulk, and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 10/13/2016 38 Observed a small leak at the exposed handsink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage like smell near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. 10/13/2016 41 Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Facility stated they were trash. Instructed facility to discard and maintain. 10/21/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/16/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: INSRTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: OBSERVED PEELING DEBRIS ON UPPER WALL NEAR THE SHELVING AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KTCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Out of business on April 20, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time.
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